Bio Organizations/Associations
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
The AAAS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of scientific and technological excellence across all disciplines, and to the public's understanding of science and technology. - American Chemical Society
The searchable ACS site offers a wide range of services, including grants & funding listings, publications, career services, meetings lists, etc. - American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Members of the ASBMB either teach and conduct research at colleges and universities or conduct research in various government laboratories or nonprofit research institutions. Some members also work in industry. - American Society for Microbiology
ASM's mission is to advance the science as a vehicle for understanding basic life processes, and to promote the use of microbiological knowledge for improved health, economic, and environmental well-being. - Association of German Biotechnology Companies (VBU)
This association has currently more than 120 Biotech Companies. Under its website there is also a "member list" giving Addresses, Company Profiles, Products etc. - Association of Official Analytical Chemists International
AOAC International is an association of scientists dedicated to the validation of analytical chemical and microbiological methods and promotion of quality measurements in the analytical sciences. - Bio Biotechnology Industry Organization
- Canadian Institute of Biotechnology
"CIB is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to information dissemination and technology transfer across Canada and around the world. Site includes profiles on CIB members and descriptions of CIB projects." - Institute of Food Technologists
Site includes publications, info on meetings, membership, jobs, etc. - International Food Information Council
This site contains information about nutrition, food safety, additives, allergies, and food biotechnology. - National Academy of Sciences
Site also houses the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council; includes a Career Planning Center, searchable member e-mail directory, and more. - National Center for Genome Resources
This non-profit bioinformatics site includes a wide range of information on genetics for both researchers and laypersons. - National Science Teachers Association
The NSTA strives to keep its members and the general public informed about trends and issues in science education. The association is dedicated to the improvement of science education at all levels -- preschool through college. - Society of Chemical Industry
Includes information on meetings, publications, regional chapters, and awards. - Society for In Vitro Biology
This site is dedicated to a wide range of disciplines that use cell and tissue cultures; pages include membership info, publications, career services, etc. Can be very slow to load. - Southern California Association of Marine Invertebrate Taxonomists
Initially formed by taxonomists associated with southern California wastewater treatment programs, SCAMIT now claims members from coast to coast. The site includes a downloadable (2,400k PDF) taxonomic listing of soft bottom macro- and megainvertebrates, as well as links to other taxonomic tools and marine invertebrate sites. - Toronto Biotechnology Initiative
TBI is a non-profit organization which promotes the growth of biotechnology in the Toronto area. Site includes the quarterly BIOSCAN newsletters and information on various biotechnology topics. - Network Science NetSci
Organizations
BIO is the world's largest biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications service for more than 1,100 members worldwide.
